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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
Skin rash on penis
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
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Skin rash on penis
by trainbuff, Mar 30, 2007 12:00AM
Hopefully Dr. Rockoff this will be the last question. Two parts:
First you made mention that "If the dermatologist needs to do a test, rubbing with a cotton swab would be all that's needed. " My question: Can he culture out bacteria/yeast etc from a swab and why would he possibly want to do a "scraping"
Second, please log onto this web site: www.herpes-coldsores.com/std/yeast_infection_pictures.htm.
My penis looks very similar to the top picture on this site. And this is a yeast infection which I think I possibly have. (My dermatologist doesn't know). Your comments????
Richard DeGarmo
First you made mention that "If the dermatologist needs to do a test, rubbing with a cotton swab would be all that's needed. " My question: Can he culture out bacteria/yeast etc from a swab and why would he possibly want to do a "scraping"
Second, please log onto this web site: www.herpes-coldsores.com/std/yeast_infection_pictures.htm.
My penis looks very similar to the top picture on this site. And this is a yeast infection which I think I possibly have. (My dermatologist doesn't know). Your comments????
Richard DeGarmo
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Mar 30, 2007 12:00AM
, Mar 30, 2007 12:00AM
Of that's what it looks like, yeast is possible. Why not get some over-the-counter clotrimazole cream, which is a respectable anti-yeast cream. That will help clarify the matter and may clear you up. A yeast culture can be done with a cotton swab. Painless.
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
Thanks,
Richard DeGarmo